Ref. #DDEEEA · 7005-1
Cool Elegance
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Elegance Technical Profile
What color is Cool Elegance? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #DDEEEA. Colors similar to Cool Elegance include Vista Paint Bay Breeze, Hirshfield's Drifting Tide, Vista Paint Blue Green Gem. Cool Elegance has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Cool Elegance reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Cool Elegance
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Elegance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Elegance
#DDEEEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Elegance Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cool Elegance.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Elegance have?
Cool Elegance by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Cool Elegance from other brands?
The closest matches are Bay Breeze by Vista Paint (#DDEDE9), Drifting Tide by Hirshfield's (#DFEFEB), Blue Green Gem by Vista Paint (#DCECE8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cool Elegance?
Cool Elegance has an LRV of 82.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Elegance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.